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Start/end programming and end downloading 
A report can be sent when local programming is started and ended. A report can also be 
sent when a download session ends (see location 37 segment 4). 
Swinger shutdown 
This feature allows one or more zones to be bypassed automatically after a specified 
number of alarms. If immediate restore is enabled in location 37, the alarms (and 
restores, if this option is enabled) will be sent as they occur. If immediate restore is not 
enabled, a second or subsequent alarm will not be sent until the siren times out (see 
location 37 segment 2 and location 38). 
Telephone line monitor 
The NX-8E has a telephone line monitor which monitors the voltage and current of the 
telephone line, in order to detect a faulty phone line. This condition can also be reported 
to the central station. If the report is enabled, only the telephone line restore will be 
reported. A telephone line cut is always logged (see locations 37 segment 3, location 
39 and location 40 segment 5). 
Two call answering machine defeat 
If this option is enabled, two telephone calls must be made to the premises in order to 
defeat an answering machine. On the first call, let the phone ring one or two times. The 
control panel will detect these rings and start a 45-second timer; during this time, the 
control panel will answer the next call on the first ring. This is not recommended for 
commercial applications (see location 21). 
User authorization to enter program mode 
Entering program mode via the installer code is only possible within 60 seconds following 
a user code entry (for Norway/Sweden: 30 seconds) (see location 41, segment 1, option 
6). 
Walktest mode 
Walktest mode is used to test your system without activating the siren and/or 
communicator. The walktest mode is activated by pressing  [*]-[chime] followed by the 
master code.  
Walktest mode is not possible if any partition is armed or if the communicator is active. 
Wireless sensor absent/low battery 
The NX-8E will send a report to the central station when a wireless sensor has detected a 
low battery, or has not reported to the receiver. The “Service” LED will light up when 
either of these conditions exists (see location 37 segment 4). 
Zone activity monitor 
This feature will send a report to the central station when a particular zone does not 
change conditions within the specified number of hours/days programmed (see location 
37, location 40 and locations 110-169). 
Zone bypassed sounder alert 
With this feature enabled, if a zone is bypassed, the NX-8E will beep the keypad sounder 
when the zone is armed (see location 23 segment 2). 
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PROGRAMMING THE NX-8E KEYPADS 
Programming the NX-8E LED keypads 
This section describes how to program the address and partition for each keypad, and it 
also explains the options that are available. The address of the keypad is important 
because the panel uses it to supervise the keypads.  
The factory default for the master code is [1]-[2]-[3]-[4] when using a 4-digit code, or [1]-
[2]-[3]-[4]-[5]-[6] for a 6-digit code. The factory default for the “Go To Program” code is 
[9]-[7]-[1]-[3] for a 4-digit code, or [9]-[7]-[1]-[3]-[0]-[0] for a 6-digit code. 
 
[*]-[9]-[3]  SET KEYPAD OPTIONS 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[3] [program code]- the “Service” LED will flash. 
2. LED’s 1-8 can now be toggled on/off to enable/disable the following functions: 
3. After enabling/disabling the desired functions press [*] 
 
LED Keypad feature enabled 
1 Box tamper on  
2 Enable silent keypad option (no entry/exit delay sounder, no chime) 
3 Enable Ding Dong sound for chime - If this is off, the chime will be a single 
tone (see location 40). 
4 Enable keypress silence option  
(Silences the pulsing keypad sounder for 5 seconds when a key is pressed). 
5 Enable armed status suppression  
(Will not allow the keypad to display faulted or bypassed zones when the 
system is armed). 
6 Enable panic, fire, medical beep tone 
(Will sound a short beep to verify that the keypress has been accepted). 
7 Suppresses the “Service” LED 
(Will not allow the “Service” LED to light up for any reason. If there is a system 
malfunction (trouble), pressing [*]-[2] will still display the service menu.) 
8 Enable multi-partition viewing 
(Enables temporary viewing of all partitions, by pressing [*]-[1]-[partition 
number]). 
 
 
 
  
 
 
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[*]-[9]-[4]  SET KEYPAD NUMBER AND PARTITION 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[4]-[program code]- the “Service” LED and the “Instant” LED will flash. 
2. Enter the keypad number (1-8). 
3. Press [*]- the “Instant” LED will illuminate steadily, and the “Service” LED will carry 
on flashing. 
4. Enter the partition number for the keypad. The keypad will automatically exit this 
mode now). 
 
[*]-[9]-[5]  SET ELAPSED INCREMENTS (HOURS/DAYS) SINCE LAST AUTOTEST  
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[5]-[program code]- the “Service” LED will flash. 
2. Enter [100s digit] -[10s digit]-[1s digit]-[#]. 
 
[*]-[9]-[6]  SET SYSTEM DATE 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[6]- the “Service” LED will flash. 
2. Enter [master code]-[day of week (1=Sun)]-[month 10s digit]-[month 1s digit]-[day 
10s digit]. 
3. [day 1s digit]-[year 10s digit]-[year 1s digit]. 
 
[*]-[9]-[7]  SET SYSTEM CLOCK 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[7]- the “Service” LED will flash. 
2. Enter [master code]-[hour 10s digit]-[hour 1s digit]-[minutes 10s digit]-[minutes 1s 
digit]. 
Note: the clock is a 24-hour clock. 
 
[*]-[9]-[8]  INITIATE CALLBACK 
 
Pressing [*]-[9]-[8] while the system is disarmed will cause the control panel to perform a 
callback for a download.  
NOTE: A VALID USER CODE MAY BE REQUIRED AFTER [*]-[9]-[8], IF ENABLED IN 
LOCATION 41. 
 
[*]-[9]-[9] ANSWER DOWNLOAD 
 
Pressing [*]-[9]-[9] while the system is disarmed will cause the control panel to seize the 
phone line for a download.  
NOTE: A VALID USER CODE MAY BE REQUIRED AFTER [*]-[9]-[9], IF ENABLED IN 
LOCATION 41. 
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[*]-[5]  CHANGING USER CODES 
 
1. Enter [*]-[5]-[master code]- the “Ready” LED will flash.    
2. Enter the 3 digit user number (always 3 digits, such as “003” for user 3)- the “Ready” 
LED will illuminate steadily.    
3. Enter the new user code designated for the person in question - the “Ready” LED 
will flash, indicating that the code has been accepted. If the code is rejected, the 
sounder will beep 3 times. 
4. If another user code needs to be programmed, return to step 2. 
5. Press [#] while the “Ready” LED is flashing in order to exit the user code 
programming mode. 
6. Pressing four times (for 4-digit code) can erase a user code or six times (for 6-digit 
code) the “Cancel” key. 
 
[*]-[6]  ASSIGNING AUTHORITY LEVEL 
 
1. Enter [*]-[6]-[master code]- the “Ready” LED will flash.    
2. Enter [3 digit user number] (always 3 digits, such as 003 for user 3)- the “Ready” 
LED will illuminate steadily and the “Instant” LED will flash. Refer to the chart below 
for the description of each LED. Turn on the LED for the features that you want. 
 
LED ATTRIBUTES IF LED 8 IS OFF LED ATTRIBUTES IF LED 8 IS ON 
1 Reserved 1 Activate output 1 
2 Arm only 2 Activate output 2 
3 Arm only after closing window 3 Activate output 3 
4 Master arm/disarm (can program 
other codes) 
4 Activate output 4 
5 Arm/disarm code 5 Arm/disarm code 
6 Allowed to bypass zones (see 
location 23) 
6 Allowed to bypass zones (see 
location 23) 
7 Code will send open / close reports 7 Code will send open / close reports 
8 If this LED is on, LED’s 1-7 will use 
the chart too the right 
8 If this LED is off, LED’s 1-7 will use 
the chart on the left 
 
 
1. Enter [*]: The “Instant” LED will illuminate steadily.  
This moves you to the ‘partition enable’. (This tells the system which partition this 
user can arm/disarm.) LED’s 1-8 will light up for each partition that the user is 
authorised to arm/disarm. To change any of these numbers, press 1-8 to permit or 
deny access to the user. (Example: If LED 2 is lit, then the user has been assigned 
access to that partition. By pressing the [2] key, the LED will go out, indicating the 
user has been denied access to that partition.)   
2. Enter [*]:  
This brings you back to step 2 above. At this point, you may enter another user 
number to which you can assign attributes. You may continue this procedure until 
you have assigned authority levels to all user numbers; otherwise, you may press 
the [#] key to exit the assigning authority level program. 
 
 
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NOTE: 
ANY MASTER ARM/DISARM CODE CAN ADD OR CHANGE A USER CODE IF THE 
MASTER CODE HAS ACCESS TO THE SAME PARTITIONS AS THE CODE BEING 
ADDED/CHANGED. CONSEQUENTLY, WHEN PROGRAMMING THE USER CODES 
FOR A PARTITIONED SYSTEM, LEAVE AT LEAST ONE CODE WITH ACCESS TO 
ALL PARTITIONS. UNLESS YOU DO THIS, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ADD NEW 
USERS. (THE CODE CAN BE THE “GO TO PROGRAM CODE”, IF ENABLED IN 
LOCATION 43). IF YOU WANT TO LET THE END USER ADD NEW CODES, YOU 
MUST REMOVE THE PARTITION AUTHORITY FROM ALL BLANK CODES. 
 
[*]-[CHIME] ACTIVATING WALKTEST: 
 
1. Enter [*]-[CHIME]. 
2. Enter [Master code]. 
3. Activate all sensors to test. Each activation of a sensor is confirmed with a “ding 
dong” sound with a corresponding flashing zone-indicator.  
4. Enter [Master code]. Herewith the walktest-mode is left. 
Remark: Walktest mode is not possible if any partition is armed or if the 
communicator is active. 
 
 
Additional keypad functions are described in the appropriate user manual
  
 
 
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Programming the NX-148 LCD keypads 
This section describes how to program the address and partition for each keypad, and it 
also explains the options that are available. The address of the keypad is important 
because the panel uses it to supervise the keypads. 
The factory default for the Master code is [1]-[2]-[3]-[4] when using a 4-digit code, or [1]-
[2]-[3]-[4]-[5]-[6] for a 6-digit code. The factory default for the “Go To Program” code is 
[9]-[7]-[1]-[3] when using a 4-digit code, or [9]-[7]-[1]-[3]-[0]-[0] for a 6-digit code. 
 
 [*]-[9]-[1] ADJUSTING THE VIEW / BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[1] The LCD screen will prompt for a “master” code. 
2. Enter [master code] The LCD will now prompt you to increase or reduce 
the viewing angle. By using the scroll keys to the 
right of the LCD, you can increase or reduce the 
text-viewing angle. 
3. To advance to the brightness 
option, press [*] 
The LCD will prompt you to brighten or dim the 
LCD lighting. Use the scroll keys again to set the 
desired brightness. When completed, exit by 
pressing  [*]. 
 
 
[*]-[9]-[2] PROGRAMMING CUSTOM MESSAGES IN THE KEYPAD 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[2] The LCD screen will prompt for the “Go To 
Program” code. 
2. Enter [program code] The LCD will now prompt you to enter the message 
number followed by [#]. Zones 1 through 192 
custom messages are message numbers 1-192 
respectively. 
Message 193 - Custom message top line. 
Message 194 - Custom message bottom line. 
Message 195 – Shutdown message top line. 
Message 196 – Shutdown message bottom line. 
3. Enter message number to 
edit, followed by [#] 
The LCD will display the zone number on the top 
line. The zone description will be displayed on the 
bottom line. Use the instructions on page 29-30 to 
edit character data. 
4. When finished, exit by pressing [EXIT] while the LCD screen is prompting for a 
zone message #. Any changes will automatically be copied to all other LCD 
keypads in the system. NOTE: If you want a LCD keypad to have a different custom 
message, you must enable custom message lock under the [*]-[9]-[3] function. 
 
 
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[*]-[9]-[3] SET KEYPAD OPTIONS 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[3] The LCD screen will prompt for a code. 
2. Enter [program code] The LCD will now prompt you through the options 
listed in the following chart. The current state of the 
option will be shown in the lower right corner of the 
display. Press [*] to exit the current state without 
any changes. Otherwise, follow the directions on 
the bottom line to select the desired option. When 
finished, press [*] to move to the next option. 
 
 
 
OPT KEYPAD FEATURES 
1 CASE TAMPER ON? 
Tamper switch of keypad housing active 
2 SILENT KEYPAD? 
Enable silent keypad option. If this is on, silent keypad is enabled for 
entry/exit delay and chime. 
3 DING-DONG CHIME? 
Enable ding-dong sound for chime. If this is off, the chime will be a single 
tone. 
4 5 SEC. SILENCE? 
Enable keypress silence option. Silences the pulsing keypad sounder for 5 
seconds when a key is pressed. 
5 ARMED ZONE INFO? 
Enable armed status suppression. If this is on, the keypad will not display 
faulted or bypassed zones when the system is armed. 
6 BEEP ON PANICS? 
Enable panic, fire, medical beep tone. Will sound a short beep to verify that 
the keypress has been accepted. 
7 DISABLE SERVICE? 
Suppresses the “Service” Message. This will not allow the “Service” 
message to be displayed for any reason. If there is a system malfunction 
(trouble), pressing [*]-[2] will still display the “Service” menu. 
8 MASTER KEYPAD? 
Enable multi-partition mode. 
9 CUSTOM MESSAGE? 
Enable custom message display. 
10 CLOCK? 
Enable clock display. 
11 CUSTOM MSG. LOCK? 
Enable custom message lock. Prevents the custom message from being 
overwritten during keypad copy. 
12 SELECT AN OPTION 
1234 - - - - 
 
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Remark : In the menu “Select an option” 8 additional options can be selected. The 
options 5 until 8 are not used for the moment and may therefore not be 
selected. The options 1 and 4 are described below: 
Option 1 : On the LCD screen “press * for help”. By this the status of the system 
and the message “press * for help” are alternately displayed on the LCD 
screen. This is only to inform the user of the user’s menu. 
Option 2 : Light continuously on. By this the lights of the LCD display and the keys 
will continue to light up, independently of the programming of the control 
panel. (Adr 23, Segm. 2, option 1 = turn off the lights after one minute of 
inactivity). 
Option 3 : ON if PIN should be hidden when programming user codes. 
Option 4 : ON suppresses beeps when an RF transmission is lost. 
Option 5 : Reserved (Do not program). 
Option 6 : Disable ARM and BYPASS led for Norway/Sweden (NX-148E v3.47) 
Option 7-8: Reserved (Do not program). 
 
 
[*]-[9]-[4] SET KEYPAD NUMBER AND PARTITION 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[4] The LCD screen will prompt for a code. 
2. Enter [program code] The LCD will now prompt you for the keypad 
number followed by [*]. The current keypad number 
will be displayed in the lower right hand corner. 
3. Enter the keypad number 
followed by [*] 
The LCD will now prompt you for the partition 
number. The current partition will be displayed in 
the lower right hand corner. 
4. Enter the partition number for 
the keypad 
The keypad will automatically exit this mode now. 
 
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Keypad functions for the NX-148 LCD keypad 
The LCD keypads have a bilingual user’s interface. As a result, you can simply select a 
user’s function on the menu. You can consult the menu by entering the [*] key. 
The user of the system can easily switch from one user’s interface to another and the 
other way around. 
To select a user’s function, following steps have to be performed. 
Step 1 Enter the [*] key until the function you want, appears on the LCD display 
/ screen. 
 
Ex.  Select an option  
90 = Log Review 
 
Step 2 
 
To select the option, you must press the appropriate option number next 
to the option (ex. Consulting Log Review = option 90) 
 
To exit the user’s menu, press the [#] key. 
If you already know the option (ex. Log Review = 90) you can immediately select the 
wanted option by pressing the [*]-[9]-[0] keys. By doing this you don’t have to browse 
through the user’s menu. 
In the following table you will find all functions that can be executed by the user. 
 
USER’S MENU 
Option Description English (1) Description English (2) 
st Zone Review Zone Review 
0 Set Tone Set Tone 
1 Master Mode Master Mode 
2 Service Check Service Check 
3 Alarm Memory Alarm Memory 
41 Telephone  # 1 Telephone  # 1 
42 Telephone  # 2 Telephone  # 2 
43 Telephone  # 3 Telephone  # 3 
44 Test Test 
45 Display test Display test 
46 Light Control Light Control 
49 English (2) English (1) 
5 User PIN User PIN 
6 User Authority User Authority 
7 Detector Reset Detector Reset 
90 Log Review Log Review 
91 View Settings View Settings 
97 Set Date/Time Set Date/Time 
CHIME Walktest Walktest 
EXIT Silent Exit Silent Exit 
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[*]-[9]-[0] READING THE EVENT LOG [*]-[9]-[0] READING THE EVENT LOG 
  
The NX-8E has a 512-event log which can be retrieved using a master code. This log 
contains a listing of the last 512 events along with the date, time, and partition where 
each event occurred. 
The NX-8E has a 512-event log which can be retrieved using a master code. This log 
contains a listing of the last 512 events along with the date, time, and partition where 
each event occurred. 
1. 1. Press [*]-[9]-[0] Press [*]-[9]-[0] The LCD screen will prompt you for a code. The LCD screen will prompt you for a code. 
2. 2. Enter [master code] Enter [master code] The LCD screen will now show the most recent 
event. 
The LCD screen will now show the most recent 
event. 
3. 3. To view the events from the latest to the oldest, press the ‘down’ scroll key. To view the events from the latest to the oldest, press the ‘down’ scroll key. 
4. 4. To view the events from the oldest to the latest, press the ‘up’ scroll key. To view the events from the oldest to the latest, press the ‘up’ scroll key. 
5. 5. The display contains the following information. The display contains the following information. 
    
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Open                          75 
9/25        17:57          P3* 
  
  
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
ÍUser or zone ID 
Í Indicates partition and * 
indicates an event not reported 
 Event                     Î 
 Date (month/Day)  Î 
Ï 
Time shown in 
24 hour format
This screen shows an opening of partition 3 on September 25th at 5:27 p.m. by user 75.  
The [*] shows that this event is not programmed for reporting to the central monitoring 
station. 
 
[*]-[9]-[5] SET INCREMENTS (HOURS/DAYS) ELAPSED SINCE LAST AUTOTEST  
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[5] The LCD screen will prompt for a code. 
2. Enter  [program code] The LCD will now display the elapsed time screen. 
3. Enter [100s digit] -[10s digit]-[1s digit]-[#] 
 
 
[*]-[9]-[7]  SET SYSTEM TIME AND DATE 
 
1. Enter [*]-[9]-[7] The LCD screen will prompt for a code. 
2. Enter [master code] The date and time will be displayed, with the 
current hour flashing. 
3. Use the ‘up’ and ‘down’ scroll keys to select the proper hour. 
4. Enter the [*] key to move to the minutes. 
5. Repeat until you have set the entire date. 
 
 
[*]-[9]-[8]  
Pressing [*]-[9]-[8] while the system is disarmed will cause the control panel to perform a 
callback for a download. NOTE: A VALID USER CODE MAY BE REQUIRED AFTER [*]-
[9]-[8], IF ENABLED IN LOCATION 41 OF THE NX-8E CONTROL PANEL. 
 
[*]-[9]-[9]  
Pressing [*]-[9]-[9] while the system is disarmed will cause the control panel to seize the 
phone line for a download. NOTE: A VALID USER CODE MAY BE REQUIRED AFTER 
[*]-[9]-[9], IF ENABLED IN LOCATION 41 OF THE NX-8E CONTROL PANEL. 
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